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parasitic worm

/ˌpærəˈsɪtɪk wɜːm/

Traducción: Gusano que vive dentro o sobre un organismo huésped, obteniendo nutrientes a su costa y a menudo causando daño o enfermedades.

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/ˌpærəˈsɪtɪk wɜːm/C1formalscientific
  • esGusano que vive dentro o sobre un organismo huésped, obteniendo nutrientes a su costa y a menudo causando daño o enfermedades.

A worm that lives inside or on a host organism, deriving nutrients at the host's expense, often causing harm or disease.

  1. Parasitic wormB2formal

    A multicellular organism that lives inside or on a host organism, deriving nutrients at the host's expense.

    esgusano parásito

    • The doctor diagnosed the patient with an infection caused by a parasitic worm.
    • Parasitic worms can cause serious health problems in humans and animals.
    • Treatment for a parasitic worm often involves specific antiparasitic medications.